Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Alex David

What is a soil blocker? Plant pros explain how to use this ingenious tool, and how 'air pruning' can give your plants healthier roots

Soil blocks with seedlings .

As we head into spring, the most common way to start off new seedlings is in a classic plastic seed tray. However, there's a plastic-free alternative that could make for much stronger plants.

Soil blockers create compacted blocks of soil perfect for hosting seeds. Without the confines of a seed tray, roots are subject to a process called 'air pruning' which can make for much healthier plants.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.